If there is one cookie that always makes me think of the holidays, it is gingerbread men. Whether you pair these festive cookies with a large glass of soy milk or use them to decorate your holiday tree -- they just scream "the holidays are here!" They evoke visions of the fun the holidays bring and they make your house smell wonderfully inviting too!

Last night, I spent the evening with my family baking vegan gingerbread men. These little guys may be vegan, but they pack the same deliciousness as their non-vegan counterpart. Read on to learn how to make my easy vegan gingerbread men and indulge in the kid-favorite holiday tradition of biting into these cute little cookies.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

2 cups organic whole wheat flour

1/3 cup organic vegetable oil

3/4 cup organic sugar

1/4 cup organic molasses

1/4 cup organic soy milk

1 1/2 teaspoons ginger

1/2 teaspoon organic baking soda

1/2 teaspoon organic baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cloves

gingerbread men cookie cutter

Step 2: Get Gooey!

In a medium bowl whisk together the oil, sugar, molasses, and soy milk.

Step 3: Mix It In!

Combine all of the dry ingredients in another medium bowl, then add it to the gooey mixture. Mix until well combined.

Step 4: Let It Chill!

Roll the dough into a large ball, then flatten it. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.